Energy Conservation

Question 1

the careful use and management of resources

Answer 1

Conservation

Question 2

To reduce something in size or amount, especially supplies of energy

Answer 2

Deplete

Question 3

a renewable fuel made from various plant materials collectively known as “biomass”

Answer 3

Ethonal

Question 4

a vehicle that can be powered by an electric motor that draws electricity from a battery and is capable of being charged from an external source.

Answer 4

Electric vehicle

Question 5

To create new materials from used products.

Answer 5

Recycle

Question 6

Which energy source is renewable?
A. Oil
B. Coal
C. Wind
D. Natural gas

Answer 6

C. Wind

Question 7

What would MOST LIKELY happen to the cost of gasoline if the supply of petroleum decreased?
A. It would increase
B. It would decrease
C. It would stay the same

Answer 7

A. It would increase

Question 8

Which upgrade to a school will MOST LIKELY reduce the school’s consumption of nonrenewable resources?
A. Solar collection panels
B. High speed computers
C. Wireless internet connections
D. Biodegradable carpeting

Answer 8

A. Solar collection panels

Question 9

Which BEST explains why fossil fuels should be conserved?
A. They are inexpensive
B. They are limited in supply
C. They are dangerous to handle
D. They do not cause pollution when used

Answer 9

B. They are limited in supply

Question 10

Which of the following is a common renewable resource found in deserts?
A. Biodiesel
B. Uranium
C. Natural gas
D. Solar energy

Answer 10

D. Solar energy

Question 11

Which energy source would be MOST affected by the depletion of water from rivers and streams?
A. Fossil fuel
B. Wind power
C. Hydroelectric
D. Nuclear power

Answer 11

C. Hydroelectric

Question 12

Why do many communities use resources other than windmills to obtain energy?
A. Windmills make small amounts of energy
B. Some areas have inconsistent winds
C. Windmills are visual pollutants

Answer 12

B. Some areas have inconsistent winds

Question 13

Which is the BEST example of a nonrenewable?
A. Coal
B. Ethanol
C. Wind
D. Solar

Answer 13

A. Coal

Question 14

Which resource is more available due to improvements in deep sea drilling technology?
A. Crude oil
B. Fresh water
C. Thermal energy
D. Salt reserves

Answer 14

A. Crude oil

Question 15

Which would MOST LIKELY be the primary energy source to power large cities if fossil fuels were depleted?
A. Solar power
B. Nuclear power
C. Hydroelectric power
D. Wind power

Answer 15

B. Nuclear power

Question 16

Which of the following will reduce a home electric bill?
A. Using cloth napkins rather than paper towels
B. Drying clothes on a clothesline on sunny days
C. Keeping appliances plugged in when not in use
D. Using incandescent light bulbs in lamps

Answer 16

B. Drying clothes on a clothesline on sunny days

Question 17

Your family wants to build a new house and build it to use renewable energy. Which should you choose?
A. Gasoline engine
B. Solar roof panels
C. Coal power plants
D. Nuclear power plant

Answer 17

B. Solar roof panels

Question 18

Which of the following correctly identifies how a power plant changes the atmosphere?
A. A plant powered by geothermal energy releases nitrogen
B. A plant powered by nuclear energy releases sulfur
C. A plant powered by natural gas releases carbon
D. A plant powered by coal releases oxygen

Answer 18

C. A plant powered by natural gas releases carbon

Question 19

Why is renewable energy a better alternative to nonrenewable energy?
A. Renewable is less expensive than nonrenewable
B. Renewable is readily available while nonrenewable supplies are limited
C. Renewable requires much less equipment maintenance than nonrenewable
D. Renewable harms the environment while nonrenewable is environmentally friendly

Answer 19

B. Renewable is readily available while nonrenewable supplies are limited

Question 20

Although solar power is renewable, why is conservation of solar energy still important?
A. It can be expensive to collect a large quantity of solar energy
B. Scientists do not understand how solar energy can be used
C. The supply of solar energy is extremely limited
D. Solar energy creates air and water pollution

Answer 20

A. It can be expensive to collect a large quantity of solar energy

Question 21

Which renewable resource is used with photovoltaic cells to produce electricity?
A. Hydrothermal energy
B. Solar energy
C. Geothermal energy
D. Nuclear energy

Answer 21

B. Solar energy

Question 22

Which BEST describes why fossil fuels are most often used for energy in the US?
A. Fossil fuels are found everywhere in the world
B. Fossil fuels can be quickly replaced in nature
C. Fossil fuels are easy to transport and burn
D. Fossil fuels have no harmful waste products

Answer 22

C. Fossil fuels are easy to transport and burn

Question 23

Which BEST describes a consequence of clearing woodland areas of trees?
A. The diversity of life will increase
B. The number of habitats for wild animals will increase
C. The amount of oxygen in the atmosphere will increase
D. The amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere will increase

Answer 23

D. The amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere will increase

Question 24

Which BEST explains what scientists are referring to when they use the term conservation?
A. Nonliving parts of the environment
B. Living organisms in the environment
C. Health of the living organisms in the environment
D. Protection, management, and renewal of resources

Answer 24

D. Protection, management, and renewal of resources

Question 25

Which is a disadvantage of relying on solar energy?
A. Solar energy is only available after the sun sets
B. Solar energy creates a large amount of air pollution
C. Solar energy can only be captured during daylight hours
D. Solar energy is weak and does not provide adequate energy

Answer 25

C. Solar energy can only be captured during daylight hours